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Hush Hush - Beautiful Hair Boutique: Chic and Unique Style

Posted by Kate
Dated: October 7, 2008 4:49 PM

Creating an environment for a broad range of clients isn't easy. From students and professionals to ladies who lunch - designing an appropriate atmosphere is a challenge, and one that salon owners Jeni and Nicolas Aldridge took in their stride.
 
"We wanted the salon, Hush Hush, to be different from all the corporate businesses we see on the high street," says Jeni. "Our aim was to create a place where clients could relax, be pampered and indulge their senses."

Jeni and Nicolas are delighted with the new salon, and describe their business as chic boutique.

"The most important element was to offer a salon where the clients are taken away from the stresses of everyday life and given an experience, not just a haircut - and we've done just that!"

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Fact File

Name: Hush Hush - Beautiful Hair Boutique
Address: 19 Regent Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Staff: Two
Budget: £30,000
Financing: Self and bank
Design: Jeni and Nicolas Aldridge
Features: High ceilings, French windows leading on to a balcony, huge baroque mirrors and a black chandelier.

Budget Box

Flooring: £1,500
Electrics and lighting: £2,200
Plumbing: £1,800
Project manager and building works: £14,000
Furniture: £7,000
Mirrors: £3,000
Miscellaneous: £500

Top Tips

  • Have a schedule and stick to it
  • Try keeping to a budget
  • Have realistic deadlines
  • Get all quotes up front and keep a running total so you can manage your budget
  • Be true to your original vision
  • Pick up a paintbrush yourself and save some money.
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